English Heritage sites near Exmoor Parish
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
13 miles from Exmoor Parish
Transplanted stump of a medieval stone cross that was once a meeting place for people to bring and sell their own butter. Nearby attractions include Cleeve Abbey.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
13 miles from Exmoor Parish
This ancient stone bridge - originally 'gallows bridge' - once carried packhorses bringing fleeces to Dunster market and is evidence of Dunster's once important role in the wool trade.
DUNSTER, YARN MARKET
13 miles from Exmoor Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
CLEEVE ABBEY
16 miles from Exmoor Parish
With possibly the finest cloister buildings in England, visitors can get a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago. 15th century refectory with glorious angel roof and 13th century heraldic tiles.
DAWS CASTLE
17 miles from Exmoor Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
31 miles from Exmoor Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Churches in Exmoor Parish
St Luke
Welcome to St Luke's, Exmoor, in the village of Simonsbath. St Luke's is of Victorian origin built by Sir John Knight. It hosts the annual Simonsbath Festival of music and arts. https://www.simonsbathfestival.org.uk/
St Luke's is an inclusive Church of England parish where all are welcome; especially the many visitors to this area of outstanding natural beauty.
We are part of the wider Exmoor Community and we celebrate our close connection with the timeless rhythms of the seasons, lambing, calving, foaling. In the best traditions of the Church of England we invite people of all faiths and none to join us, to pause for thought and reflection, to take time to reflect on the amazing gift of life, to make therapeutic moves towards greater wholeness.
We hope that we can offer you a vision and a taste of the abundance of life that comes from being part of the Church: its rich heritage of inspiring individuals, literature and art.
Pubs in Exmoor Parish
Exmoor Forest Inn
, Exmoor National Park, Simonsbath, TA24 7SH
(01643) 831341
exmoorforestinn.co.uk/
Sportsman's Inn
Sadly closed and for sale as a residential opportunity subject to planning permission